The Eagle Fails to swoop

PlotCenturion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) comes to Roman Britain determined to redeem his family’s honour from the stain caused when his father led the Ninth Legion to disaster years before. He saves a British slave, Esca (Bell), who agrees to lead him north to find out what happened…

VerdictGood fight scenes, but a confusion of plot, culture and accents make this a lesser example of the sword ’n’ sandal epic.